The ribbon alone represents one campaign. Each bronze star represents one additional campaign. A silver star represents five bronze stars. Example: I was in country from May 1969 thru August 1970. Five campaigns were named during that period of time. Hence, my ribbon, which represents one campaign, has four bronze stars attached, for a TOTAL of five campaigns.

The first 16 of the 17 named campaigns are charted above, and I added the 17th below it.

BCC, there is something wrong you stay one year and got 5 campaing stars--- I stay in Nam for 5 yrs straight and I only have 6 campaing stars Ribbon plus one silver star. That is what the army issue to me.

The chart that lists all the campaigns and dates is on page 1 of this thread. Start with when you arrived in country and end when you left. You are entitled to all the campaigns that occurred while you were in country, even if you were only there for one day of a given campaign.

Hi guys. Am a 101st and 1st Cav guy. I was only there from Oct 71 til April 72. When I got my medals years ago I wondered why I had 3 stars on my VSM. Turned out I was in 3 campaigns and didn't even know that I was in any. Had to laugh.

I have three bronze stars. Arrived Viet Nam June 22, 1967, Left June 1968. And I have one Bronze Star for Meritorious Service.Like I have mentioned before on the message board. If anyone does not have the General Order's for the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Oak Leaf. That was awarded to all of us per-say. I can send them to you. It list all of the units, Second of The Second, and First of The Second etc.Just send me your e-mail on the back channel. And I will send you a copy with the citation. No Sweat. PattonBlack Scarf Battalion 1/2Nam June 67' June 68'

Originally Posted by The SaintThe bronze star on the Vietnam service medal (red and yellow stripes) means one additional award of the campaign (service) medal. The silver star on the ribbon would mean 5 additional awards. It has to do with the number of capaigns you were in, not the peroid of time you were there. You will get an overseas bar ( worn on you green uniform right sleeve) for every 6 months in a combat zone. See the attached picture of this old man.

I am a Vietnam vet 1970, National Defense service medal Vietnam campaign metal with 1960 device, Vietnam service metal with two bronze stars come , why they won't let us put bronze stars on our Leison plate's in Missouri, what do you think about that in your state bronze stars, bronze star .

John,I believe that MG Ware's Dog name was King. Hey Bro's AS a remainder your are authorized to wear the Vietnamese Civil Action Citation which ist Green/Red with a wreath in the middle of the ribbon.

Curtis,Your right-on! King was the name of General Wares dog. King is buried at Lai Khe.I have the order's and Citation on the Civil Action Award. If anyone need the orders let me know. Like I wrote earlier, if anyone needs the orders and Citation on The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with oak leaf, let me know. E-mail me on the back channel.PattonBlack Scarf Battalion 1/2Nam June 67' June 68'

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